UNOPS

The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

The South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) supports UNOPS operations across six countries: Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. SAMCO delivers a broad range of services and technical expertise in climate change, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), infrastructure, procurement, human resource management, and fund management. Each country office is staffed with local technical experts and maintains strong partnerships with national governments, ensuring context-specific solutions and effective project implementation.

Since 1999, UNOPS has been a committed partner in Pakistan, supporting the country’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNOPS focuses on delivering essential services, including strengthening health systems, expanding access to WASH facilities in remote areas, and improving infrastructure for schools and communities. We also support emergency response efforts, delivering critical medical supplies and essential services during times of crisis. Through close collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, development partners, donors, and UN agencies, UNOPS works to build resilient, sustainable communities. Leveraging expertise in project management, procurement, human resources, and infrastructure, we provide tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize development impact.

The UNICEF Pakistan office supports the Government of Pakistan in its efforts to improve the lives of children and women in the country. It focuses on key areas such as health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and child protection.

This position operates within a dynamic environment supporting the implementation of the Social and Behavior Change (SBC) component within the Nutrition Program in Punjab, including the Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP). The role is essential to ensuring that SBC interventions are aligned with nutrition goals and contribute to improving maternal, infant, and young child feeding (MIYCF) practices, dietary diversity, and overall nutrition outcomes. The officer will work closely with provincial and district-level partners, including government bodies (BISP, DoH, MNHC), UNICEF, WFP, WHO and NGOs.

The Advocacy & Communication Section requires the expertise of an Advocacy & Communication Consultant to strengthen UNICEF’s voice and impact at provincial level through communication, advocacy and visibility efforts. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Field Office in UNICEF Balochistan and with technical guidance from the Communication Specialist based in Islamabad, the consultant will support with developing tailored communication strategies - leveraging digital media, activations, and youth-focused campaigns aligned with key UNICEF priorities. This role will elevate UNICEF Pakistan’s capacity to deliver compelling advocacy and visibility campaigns in the provinces, foster stronger partnerships and engagement with government, civil society, children and youth, and galvanize support for children’s rights.

Required

• A first University Degree (Bachelor's) in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, International Development or any related field, including Marketing and Advertisement, Media Sciences or and other relevant field.

• Fluency in English, Urdu, Baloch and Pashto is required with a focus on creative communication, especially writing stories and producing content in these languages e.g., scripts for visual productions etc. 

• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience in mass media and/or digital communication, journalism, or development communications is required with a Master’s degree; or a minimum of four (4) years of relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience in the same fields with a Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in international development organizations or the UN—including producing, curating, and monitoring creative mass and digital media content, managing advocacy events and campaigns (both online and in-person), and leading youth-focused engagement and advocacy initiatives, is a strong asset.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.